Pilot Project Program for public health research in northern New England
Official title: Pilot Project Program
Funded at Mainehealth · NIH-11413648 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A pilot funding program supports researchers in northern New England to develop public health projects aimed at preventing and managing chronic diseases.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Mainehealth NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Portland, United States) |
| Project start | July 3, 2017 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $532,769 |
| NIH project number | 5U54GM115516-10 |
| Project ID | NIH-11413648 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are researchers, clinicians, and public health professionals in northern New England pursuing pilot projects on chronic disease prevention, early detection, and intervention.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not directly involved in or impacted by the pilot projects may not experience immediate benefits.
What this research studies
This grant funds short-term, translational public health projects in the northern New England region to improve prevention, early detection, and intervention for chronic diseases. It provides mentorship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and biostatistics support to help investigators turn ideas into fundable pilot studies. The program emphasizes concept development, application preparation, and expanding investigator recruitment through dedicated mentoring and professional development resources. By building capacity and sharing opportunities through local channels, it aims to accelerate research that could improve healthcare delivery for residents.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could lead to more effective public health strategies and better care for people with chronic diseases in northern New England.
How similar studies have gone: Past pilots in the region have enhanced healthcare delivery and supported career development for investigators; this program aims to extend that success.
Where this research is happening
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Mainehealth
Portland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Koza, Robert a — Mainehealth
- Study coordinator: Koza, Robert a
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.